Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

[2020 New Year Party Decoration Ideas] 4 Ways Get Your Friends And Family Right Into New Year Mood 3 min read

[2020 New Year Party Decoration Ideas] 4 Ways Get Your Friends And Family Right Into New Year Mood

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

I was a very active child (just ask my dad –  he will probably tell you that I am the reason for his grey hair) and I loved to make noise in New Years' eve party favors.  New Year’s Eve was a great time to be LOUD. There are many ways to make noise words.... Read More

[2020] The 14 Types of People at Your Average New Year’s Eve Party 4 min read

[2020] The 14 Types of People at Your Average New Year’s Eve Party

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The really-really drunk guy, the hipster, the mother hen? The details may vary, but these 14 types of people show up at every New Year's Eve party.... Read More

[2020] 5 Last-Minute Looks for a New Year’s Eve Party 3 min read

[2020] 5 Last-Minute Looks for a New Year’s Eve Party

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Have last-minute New Year’s Eve plans left you with nothing to wear? If you have a great little black dress, that’s a wonderful option for most any type of party that’s a little dressier.... Read More

[2020] 5 Pride Collections From Companies That Support LGBTQ & Give Back 100% of Proceeds to Charities 2 min read

[2020] 5 Pride Collections From Companies That Support LGBTQ & Give Back 100% of Proceeds to Charities

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Celebrate Pride Month by shopping the brands that are giving 100% of proceeds to LGBTQ charities.Cool collections that are also making a big impact.... Read More

[2020] Christmas & New Year’s Vacations You Can Book Now 9 min read

[2020] Christmas & New Year’s Vacations You Can Book Now

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It's time for you to book your best warm places to spend Christmas and New Year’s vacation if you haven’t already. Many of the best Christmas vacations for families have filled up, but the Trusted Travel Experts know about last-minute availability and have other options for off-the-beaten-path escapes. Check our list of holiday getaways and get planning ASAP.... Read More

[2020] 5 Travel Packing Tips And Tricks That Help You Stuff In All Your Belongings And Souvenirs Into Your Suitcase 3 min read

[2020] 5 Travel Packing Tips And Tricks That Help You Stuff In All Your Belongings And Souvenirs Into Your Suitcase

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How to pack lean and mean for any trip.... Read More

[2020] World Most Photogenic Living Creature! Super Adorable Setonix Brachyurus —- Quokka! 1 min read

[2020] World Most Photogenic Living Creature! Super Adorable Setonix Brachyurus —- Quokka!

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

This blog is updated in 2020 What is this cute little creature? This is Quokka, a must-not-miss adorable animal in Australia. Their smiles are just... Read More

10 Ways to Minimize Holiday Travel Hassles in 2020 4 min read

10 Ways to Minimize Holiday Travel Hassles in 2020

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Wendy's best holiday travel tips: how to deal with crowded airports, flight delays, bad weather, and packing.... Read More

[2020] Happy Thanksgiving from AnInspiring 2 min read

[2020] Happy Thanksgiving from AnInspiring

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This blog is updated in 2020 I hope that by the time this post goes live, those of you who are heading out for Thanksgiving... Read More

[2020] Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals You Need to Bookmark 2 min read

[2020] Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals You Need to Bookmark

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This blog is updated in 2020 Black Friday and Cyber Monday are officially just this week (AAAGH, where has 2019 gone?!), and because I know... Read More

Must-Have Apps To Help You Survive Holiday Travel in 2020 5 min read

Must-Have Apps To Help You Survive Holiday Travel in 2020

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Are you ready for holiday travel? This list of apps will save you from headaches at the airport.... Read More

Thanksgiving TV Special You Can Binge in 2020 Instead of Watching Football 3 min read

Thanksgiving TV Special You Can Binge in 2020 Instead of Watching Football

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

This blog is updated in 2020 Thanksgiving is literally right around the corner (we’re just as shocked as you are), which basically means it’s already... Read More

[2020] How Mister Rogers Used King Friday to Make Friday the 13th Less Scary for Kids 2 min read

[2020] How Mister Rogers Used King Friday to Make Friday the 13th Less Scary for Kids

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King Friday XIII, son of King Charming Thursday XII and Queen Cinderella Monday, is a fanatic arts lover, a gifted whistler, and a former pole vaulter. He rules Calendarland with lots of magnificence, and he’s usually correct.... Read More

[2020] How To Make Healthy No-Cook Meals Without A Kitchen But A Fridge? 5 min read

[2020] How To Make Healthy No-Cook Meals Without A Kitchen But A Fridge?

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

This easy, no-cook "summer porridge" has make-ahead convenience and is filled with nutrition to get a healthy start of the day. Make it in individual mason jars for excellent serving size and an easy grab-and-go breakfast straight from the fridge (it's eaten cold). Take it along to work or anywhere. High in nutritional value-protein, calcium & fiber; low in fat & sugar. How to eat healthy without a kitchen? This no-cook low-calorie meal helps!... Read More

[2020] Healthy Instant Oatmeal Packets–For Hot & Refrigerator Oats 10 min read

[2020] Healthy Instant Oatmeal Packets–For Hot & Refrigerator Oats

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12 easy, make-ahead recipes for grab-and-go home, work, travel, camping, & dorm breakfasts... Read More

[2020] Celebrate Thanksgiving With a Friends-Themed Holiday Locations Tour 1 min read

[2020] Celebrate Thanksgiving With a Friends-Themed Holiday Locations Tour

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This year, friendsgiving has a whole new meaning.... Read More

[2020] Why You Should Travel Between Thanksgiving and Christmas 3 min read

[2020] Why You Should Travel Between Thanksgiving and Christmas

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The window between Thanksgiving and Christmas is one of the smartest times of the year you could possibly travel. Here's why.... Read More

24 Funny Gifts to Bring to Your White Elephant (or Yankee Swap) Christmas Party in 2020 7 min read

24 Funny Gifts to Bring to Your White Elephant (or Yankee Swap) Christmas Party in 2020

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Ready for your next White Elephant party and feel the stress of bringing an interesting gift?  Take a look at our picks for some of the best Yankee Swap approved Christmas party gift exchange ideas that are pretty cheap too.... Read More

The 21 Best Ways to Gift Your Parents Who Already Have Everything In 2020 Christmas 8 min read

The 21 Best Ways to Gift Your Parents Who Already Have Everything In 2020 Christmas

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They've already given you just about everything under the sun.  Now here are some really great gifts for your parents who already have everything and, well, may be a bit impossible too.... Read More

The Rewards of Spending 2020 Winter Holidays in London 3 min read

The Rewards of Spending 2020 Winter Holidays in London

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There’s no better way to experience the holidays in London than by renting the right apartment.... Read More